James nearly choked on his drink. That was an even better reaction than he'd hoped for. But then he looked at his friend quietly, discerningly. Cyrus was a good person. A sociable person. His problem with women was perplexing. "Well, maybe you should. The women are there as companions. No pressure to impress," he explained with a shrug. "And The Opal House is good to them." It was perfectly reasonable - to cure his fits of stupid around women, Cyrus should spend time with women who didn't have any expectations. And, yes, James was being completely serious.
But then the suggestion of sparring and the effusion of words that followed. James hid his smirk in his drink, but then nodded. "I think that's a good idea. And if we can get time on the range before or after, that would be even better."